City of New Lisbon fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of New Lisbon? Yes. The City of New Lisbon requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Set by the Common Council (amount not published online) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in the front yard source
- Corner lots
- No fence in the vision triangle: 20 ft from the intersection of two street property lines, 15 ft for alleys, 10 ft for driveways source
- Distance from lot line
- Not nearer than 3 ft to the lot line (owner maintains the strip), and no closer than 3 ft to a public right-of-way. A residential fence on the lot line needs the written agreement of the adjoining owners and may not extend into the front setback area. source
- Good side faces
- Finished or decorative side faces the adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and dangerous fences; electric fences (smooth wire allowed for deer control); woven, twisted, welded or interlaced wire fences outside industrial districts unless ornamental; wood slat or plastic snow fence as a permanent residential fence (temporary use only). source
- How to apply
- Call 608-562-5213 source
Still being confirmed with New Lisbon: What is the fence permit fee, and who is the City's Zoning Administrator?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of New Lisbon
- Call City Hall (608-562-5213) for a fence permit application and the current fee.
- Fill it out with accurate design information (height, material, location) for the Zoning Administrator.
- Building on the lot line? Get your neighbor's written agreement; otherwise keep the fence at least 3 ft off the line.
- Get the permit before you build.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Jen Pedersen
Clerk/Treasurer
- Phone
- 608-562-5213
- [email protected]
- Address
- City of New Lisbon, 232 W. Pleasant St., P.O. Box 218, New Lisbon, WI 53950
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What to submit
- Fence permit application with accurate design information for the Zoning Administrator
- Written agreement of adjoining owners if building on the lot line
Other rules to know
- Dog runs and special-purpose fences may be up to 7 ft; height is measured from the top of the fence to existing ground level.
- Pools and hot tubs must be completely surrounded by a fence or wall at least 6 ft high (Sec. 520-97E(1)).
Before you dig
Call Diggers Hotline at 811 (or file online at diggershotline.com) at least 3 business days before digging post holes. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the City of New Lisbon, WI?
Yes. The City of New Lisbon requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of New Lisbon?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft in the front yard. Corner lots: No fence in the vision triangle: 20 ft from the intersection of two street property lines, 15 ft for alleys, 10 ft for driveways.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of New Lisbon?
Not nearer than 3 ft to the lot line (owner maintains the strip), and no closer than 3 ft to a public right-of-way. A residential fence on the lot line needs the written agreement of the adjoining owners and may not extend into the front setback area.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of New Lisbon?
Finished or decorative side faces the adjoining property.
How much is a fence permit in the City of New Lisbon?
Set by the Common Council (amount not published online).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of New Lisbon?
Call City Hall (608-562-5213) for a fence permit application and the current fee. Fill it out with accurate design information (height, material, location) for the Zoning Administrator. Building on the lot line? Get your neighbor's written agreement; otherwise keep the fence at least 3 ft off the line. Get the permit before you build. Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of New Lisbon (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of New Lisbon?
Jen Pedersen, Clerk/Treasurer. Phone 608-562-5213, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of New Lisbon's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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